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V455 DNE

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 DNE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 136,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 130,157 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 127,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2006 124,730 miles

both front anti roll bar link arms have play in rubber bushes.

Fail 10 May 2006 124,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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V455 DNE is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V455 DNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V455 DNE registered?

V455 DNE is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V455 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V455 DNE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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